We believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
Lawmakers trying to pass these bills may present them as protective, but a closer look shows they actually would have cruel impacts on the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Lawmakers trying to pass these bills may present them as protective, but a closer look shows they actually would have cruel impacts on the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Despite visible opposition, Georgia's Senate Education and Youth Committee passed Senate Bill 88.
Despite visible opposition, Georgia's Senate Education and Youth Committee passed Senate Bill 88.
Our big push this week was fighting against Senate Bill 63, which chips away at the progress the state has made in criminal justice reform.
Our big push this week was fighting against Senate Bill 63, which chips away at the progress the state has made in criminal justice reform.
The story across Georgia: People charged with minor offenses and who may even be wrongfully accused are jailed awaiting trial because they have no money.
The story across Georgia: People charged with minor offenses and who may even be wrongfully accused are jailed awaiting trial because they have no money.
This week, we spotted a troubling trend with bills consisting of expanded punishments that would largely impact already vulnerable communities.
This week, we spotted a troubling trend with bills consisting of expanded punishments that would largely impact already vulnerable communities.
It’s day ten of Georgia’s legislative session. Bills are moving at a breakneck speed. Our Policy team is advocating against many distressing bills introduced this week.
It’s day ten of Georgia’s legislative session. Bills are moving at a breakneck speed. Our Policy team is advocating against many distressing bills introduced this week.
